Vizio faces lawsuit over spying Smart TVs used to gather personal info that’s sold to advertisers
It wasn’t long ago that the notion of TVs capable of spying on its viewers was considered but a mere conspiracy theory. Today, however, the concept is well known, and arguably, even accepted. However, one woman decided to fight back against a popular multi-billion dollar electronics company for its invasive spying. A California woman filed a lawsuit Read More
Walmart’s anti-theft facial recognition software sparks privacy concerns
Walmart has recently tested a facial recognition software, known as FaceFirst, which can purportedly stop shoplifters dead in their tracks. The system alerts security, provides information about the suspect’s profile and recommends appropriate actions. Despite these benefits, however, experts have expressed privacy concerns over this technology. Joe Rosenkrantz, CEO of FaceFirst, told sources that this technology has the potential Read More
Number of attempted cyber attacks in Britain doubles
Terrorists have long tried to hack nuclear power plants in order to cause chaos and terror. Alarmingly, these attacks have increased in recent months. According to the UK’s Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), major cyber attacks that could decimate Britain’s energy supply have doubled in a year. Spy chiefs report that Britain’s listening post has identified over 200 Read More
New robotics institute to develop machines that can know your thoughts and feelings
The University of California, San Diego, has just launched a robotics institute that intends to create machines capable of interpreting body language, from facial expressions to posture, in order to discern what people are thinking and feeling. The “see, think, do” technology is intended to anticipate and fulfill the daily needs of people, especially the elderly. Most Read More
Senators demand to know why the IRS is using secret cellphone systems
Two distinguished senators are now examining the use of secret cellphone tracking systems by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The systems are often reserved for, and used by, federal and local law enforcement agencies. IRS Commissioner John Koskinen stated that the agency has been using cell-site simulators, also known as StingRays. The revelation came after The Read More
AT&T customers relentless in their efforts to sue NSA for government’s illegal mass surveillance program
Represented by digital-rights watchdog Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), five AT&T customers are suing the National Security Agency (NSA), and others involved in the illegal mass surveillance of the American public, which was exposed when former CIA employee Edward Snowden blew the whistle on the U.S. government’s secret spy program. “Filed in 2008, Jewel v. NSA Read More
Drone use and crime rates skyrocket in Latin America
As the sale of civilian drones continues to skyrocket in Latin America, so do the crime rates. Like all kinds of technology, drones can be a double-edged sword used for either good or evil. The same drones that can give media access to hard-to-reach places can also be used to aid the transportation of illegal drugs. Consequently, authorities Read More
How AT&T helped the US government spy on their citizens’ internet communications
Newly discovered documents have exposed that, not only does AT&T work closely with U.S. spy agencies, but they have been directly facilitating the snooping of any internet traffic which runs through the customers’ networks for years. According to the documents, AT&T’s cooperation has involved a broad range of classified activities which date from 2003 to Read More
New TSA blunder leads to lockpickers 3D printing master keys to government-approved locks
Remember those guys you knew in high school who played World of Warcraft zealously, aspired boldly to work as a professional gas clerk and are now rooting incessantly for Bernie Sanders 2016? Well, you should; you likely employ them through your taxes at the TSA, or more pointedly the “Three Stooges Audition.” Now, you might Read More
The most important things you need to know about a cyberwar
(Cyberwar.news) The terms hacking, cyber attack, cyberwarfare and cyber conflict are at times interchangeable. In fact, most people will simply settle on the term cyberwar – the subject and title of our website – to describe all instances involving electronic penetration and theft of and from computer systems in the private sector, government and defense, Read More